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Hotel Hotel · Finnish Lakeland · 100 m

Varjola

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  • Varjola Resort & Activities
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Varjola is an atmospheric countryside destination located in Lakeland, only half an hour from Jyväskylä and 20 minutes from Jyväskylä airport. Locally produced food, wild adventures, peaceful nature experiences, Finnish sauna with outdoor jacuzzi and accommodation opportunities close to nature make Varjola an unique place to visit.

In Varjola you can accommodate either in high-class room or apartment which are in immediate contact to the surrounding nature. The beautiful lake scenery opens directly from your room and you can sense the fresh air right from your terrace. Our restaurant is known by its delicious Finnish dishes and in our sauna you can enjoy the authentic Finnish sauna atmosphere. With 20 years of experience we provide a wide selection of safe and high-quality nature and other experiences to guarantee that there’s suitable activities for everyone.

Riihi-room:

Quality accommodation with beautiful river scenery, stay in peaceful rooms close to nature. Walking distance to Varjola main house is 300 meters. Every room has direct access from yard, and a private terrace. Lake view in part of the rooms All rates includes free internet Extra beds are situated in the open balcony, and the steps to the balcony are very steep. Due to steep steps, we recommend balcony only for older children and adults (minimum 5 years) 

Room Info:

  • Twin room
  • Extra beds in the open balcony
  • Outside terrace
  • Bathroom with toilet
  • Tv
  • Hairdryer
  • Water kettle, tea and coffee tray (coffee, tea, sugar)

River view suite:

Riihi suite apartments are quality apartments with beautiful river scenery, stay in peaceful rooms close to nature. Walking distance to Varjola main house is 300 meters. Every apartment has direct access from yard, and has a private terrace. 5 person apartment (2 + 3 persons).

Room Info:

  • Twin room  + open loft with three extra beds
  • Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, stove,owen, toaster, coffeemaker, dishwasher, water kettle)
  • Lounge area with fireplace, TV
  • Bathroom with toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Airconditioning
  • Dryer cabinet
  • Sauna with recreating terrace (electric)
  • Outside terrace with barbeque

General

Accessibility
family friendly
biker friendly
Parking spaces
hiker friendly

Payment options

Credit cards
Invoice
Cash
Debit cards

Special features

Internet WLAN

Hotel facilities

Restaurant
Hotel bar
Sun terrace

Environment

Panoramic view
Quiet surroundings

Services

Wired internet access
Conference and event rooms
Fax and photocopying equipment

Especially suitable for

Children
Groups
Senior citizens
Singles
Couples

Languages spoken

English

Room facilities

Bathroom/WC
Hair dryer
Non-smoking rooms
Balcony/terrace
Shower
Internet access

Food and drink

Full board
A la carte
Breakfast
Buffet
Half board

Leisure activities

Snow shoe hikes
Cross-country skiing
Mountain biking
Bike rental
Sledging excursions
Torchlight/evening walks

Wellness options

Whirlpool
Sauna

Characteristics

Bed linen
Pets permitted
Transfer service
Fireplace

Public transport

Varjola is located in the middle of Finland, nearest train station Jyväskylä is only 26 km from Varjola. We can offer transfers from Jyväskylä train station, contact us by email: varjola@varjola.com

From Jyväskylä it is possible to take a taxi, rental car, or local bus. The rail journey to Jyväskylä takes 1.5 hours from Tampere and less than 3.5 hours from Helsinki. Information on special offers is available at www.vr.fi You can buy tickets at the VR Online Shop. Tickets can also be purchased at the Travel Centre.

For bus timetables and fares, click here: www.matkahuolto.fi/en. Occasionally Matkahuolto offers highly affordable tickets to Jyväskylä at €10 or even lower. The Onnibus budget bus company also operates services to Jyväskylä.

Check the Onnibussi timetables and fares here: www.onnibus.com/home. When travelling by train or coach, you will arrive in Jyväskylä city centre.

Directions

Varjola is situated in Central Finland, 26 km north from Jyväskylä city and just 19 km from the Jyväskylä airport. 

 

Address: Vilppulantie 51, 41370 Kuusa (Laukaa).

Need a transfer to Varjola?

We can offer transfers from Jyväskylä train station and Jyväskylä Airport

Prices to transfer to Varjola (one way):Jyväskylä Central train station  70 EUR / 1-4 personsJyväskylä Central train station  89 EUR / 5-8 persons

Jyväskylä Airport  50 EUR/1-4 personsJyväskylä Airport  63 EUR/5-8 persons

Book transfer by email: varjola@varjola.com

Parking

From Jyväskylä city center: Drive to Laukaa and from the traffic circle in Laukaa continue approximately 5 km towards Suolahti. Just before the big bridge going over the Kuusa rapids turn left (sign: Valkola 8). Then drive 200 m and you arrive to Varjola.

From Jyväskylä (Tikkakoski) airport: Turn to left (E4) towards north. Drive about 1,5 km and then turn to the right following sign towards Laukaa. Drive about 10 km and then you arrive to a T-crossing. Turn left and drive about 3,5 km towards Suolahti. Just before the big bridge going over the Kuusa rapids turn left (sign: Valkola 8). Then drive 200 m and you arrive to Varjola.

Coordinates

DD
62.457504, 25.934156
DMS
62°27'27.0"N 25°56'03.0"E
UTM
35V 445014 6925601
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Vilppulantie 51
53170 Kuusa
+358 20 7928080 http://www.varjola.com E-mail: varjola@varjola.com
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